Associate (Chemistry) – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

May 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Chemical / Pharma

Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP seeks associates with 2-4 years of experience. Must possess a degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent. PhD degree a plus. Candidates must have strong academic credentials, as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Indianapolis, Ind. or Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 2-4 years relevant experience to work in Tysons Corner, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Law Firm – Tysons Corner, Va.

May 27, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Jones Robb, PLLC is seeking full-time registered patent attorneys and patent agents with 4-8 years relevant experience to work in its Tysons Corner, Virginia office. Responsibilities will include preparing and prosecuting domestic and international patent applications, including complex Patent Office proceedings; and working on other patent related counseling matters, including opinions and strategic patent portfolio development.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Morristown, N.J.

May 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Pergament Gilman & Cepeda LLP, a Morristown, N.J. IP law firm seeks patent attorney having 3-5 years of USPTO patent prosecution experience in the following general technology fields/areas: mechanical goods and systems, optics, computer systems/software and/or business methods – Essentially, someone generally comfortable with most technologies, except complex electronics or chemistry. This position will also include working closely with a partner on UDRP domain name disputes, IP infringements, federal court and USPTO, TTAB litigations, trademark filings, patent and trademark searching, and dealing with foreign patent and litigation counsel on matters outside of the US. NJ and NY Bars preferred, but either workable without the other. Hours are good. Compensation/Benefits competitive.

Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

April 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC (HCPA) seeks registered patent attorneys with over 2 years of patent prosecution or litigation experience in the electrical/semiconductor material/telecommunication/smartphone/mechanical fields.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Asheville, N.C.

April 25, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

The Van Winkle Law Firm, based in beautiful Western North Carolina, seeks a patent attorney for its Intellectual Property practice group in Asheville, North Carolina. Primary responsibilities include preparing prior art searches, prosecuting patent and trademark applications, providing legal opinions regarding patent and trademark infringement, and assisting the patent litigation group as requested. The ideal candidate will have:

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

April 13, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Christopher & Weisberg, PA, an intellectual property firm, seeks registered patent attorney with a BSEE and/or MSEE. Industry experience is desirable. Duties will primarily include preparation and prosecution of patent application in the electrical and software arts. Pay and benefits are competitive.

Temporary Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

April 3, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Epiq Systems is assisting a client who is seeking a DC licensed attorney to work in their DC office for approximately 3 months (the firm is considering making this position permanent). They are seeking an attorney with the following experience. If you meet the criteria, please submit your resume in Word format. Please also let us know your available start date.

Patent Litigation Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

April 2, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Silicon Valley & SF, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation

Steptoe & Johnson LLP, a D.C. based, international law firm seeks an associate for its rapidly growing Intellectual Property practice. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science and 1-4 years of patent litigation experience. May be based in Palo Alto, Chicago or Washington, D.C.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Blacksburg, Va.

March 31, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

New River Valley Intellectual Property Law, PC is seeking an experienced intellectual property attorney to join its rapidly growing IP law practice, based in beautiful Blacksburg, Virginia. Work will include domestic and foreign patent preparation and prosecution, patent portfolio management, trademark prosecution, licensing and transactional work, infringement and invalidity investigations and opinions, and client in-take and counseling.

Patent Agent – Large Corporation – Rockleigh, N.J.

March 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Northeast, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate

Crestron has an opening for a Patent Agent. Candidate must be admitted to the USPTO.

Patent Attorney – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

March 7, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC continues to seek patent attorneys with 1-4 years of experience and a degree in electrical engineering to work in its Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have experience in image sensor, semiconductor, electrical circuits, display, and/or signal processing technology. The position entails patent preparation and prosecution, as well as various analyses related to enforcing and defending patents on behalf of existing clients.

Patent Attorney / Agent – Small Corporation – Baltimore, Md. / Washington, D.C. Area

February 28, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Agent, Work - Patent Prosecution

Vorbeck Materials is seeking a patent agent or attorney to manage and expand a growing patent portfolio and to perform other IP-related duties. Duties include:

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington D.C.

February 26, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Litigation, Work - Patent Prosecution

Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P. is seeking a Patent Prosecution Associate to join our Mechanical group.

Litigation Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

February 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Litigation

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a Litigation Attorney to work in its Reston, Virginia, offices. Litigation attorney should preferably have 5 years experience or more in patent litigation and is licensed in VA.

Patent Prosecution Attorney – Law Firm – Reston, Va.

February 12, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Any / Other, Work - Patent Prosecution

H.C. Park & Associates, PLC is seeking a Patent Prosecution Attorney to work in its Reston, Virginia, offices. Prosecution attorney or technical advisor should preferably have 2 years experience or more in patent prosecution.

Patent Counsel – Large Corporation – Multiple Locations

February 10, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, - US - Southwest, - US - West, Emp - Corporate (in-house), Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Licensing / Other Corporate, Work - Patent Prosecution

Hewlett-Packard Company has an opening for a Patent Counsel.

The Patent Development Group in HP's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) manages one of the largest patent portfolios in the world, which covers a wide range of technologies including PCs, printers, servers, storage, networking, enterprise software, enterprise services, and technologies originating in HP Labs. The successful candidate for the Patent Counsel position will support the Patent Development Group's efforts to build and maintain a high quality patent portfolio that supports the goals of HP's dynamic business. In particular, the successful candidate will be responsible for personally drafting and prosecuting strategic, high quality patent applications, while supporting the department in a number of other activities critical for its success. This position will offer significant promotional opportunities throughout the OGC and the chance to build a career with HP as an IP attorney.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate's responsibilities in the Patent Counsel role are expected to include the following:

Managing highly strategic patent applications throughout the patent lifecycle by collaborating directly with colleagues in HP's inventor community, personally drafting and prosecuting high quality patent applications for strategically important inventions, and interacting with worldwide patent offices to secure valuable patent coverage
Actively participating in HP's invention disclosure review process to help ensure that HP's best inventions are identified and patented
Analyzing pending patent applications to determine their value to HP and to formulate a global filing strategy
Assisting patent portfolio managers with analysis of HP's patent portfolio, including preparation of claim charts
Actively engaging in training, knowledge sharing, and other career development opportunities to hone technical and legal abilities and prepare for promotional opportunities
Participating from time to time as a member of a cross functional team to provide support in licensing, litigation, or other matters

Qualifications
The successful candidate is expected to possess the following qualifications and abilities:

A BS degree and/or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science
A JD degree from an accredited university and admission to a state bar
Strong academic credentials
Admission to the USPTO
1-6 years experience as a patent attorney
Preference for candidates who have personally drafted at least 10 patent applications
Ability to work with clients in a team-oriented partnership to help them arrive at elegant solutions to their problems
Flexibility to accept new and different challenges in a fast paced, high tech environment
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
A positive attitude, creative spirit, passion for IP law, and strong motivation to excel

Contact
Apply by visiting HP's website (http://jobs.hp.com) and searching "Patent Counsel".

Additional Info
Employer Type: Large Corporation
Job Location: Preferred locations for this position are Herndon, Virginia; Houston or Plano, Texas; Palo Alto, California; Downers Grove, Illinois; Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; Vancouver, Washington; and Boise, Idaho.

Associate – Law Firm – Arlington, Va.

February 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Tech - Mechanical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Nixon & Vanderhye P.C. seeks experienced registered Associate primarily for drafting new electrical engineering and computer science related patent applications. Substantial experience drafting patent applications over a two-to-five year period required. Candidates should have strong academic credentials. Competitive salary and benefits. EOE.

Patent Prosecution Associate – Law Firm – Washington, D.C.

February 6, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Biotech, Tech - Chemical / Pharma, Work - Patent Prosecution

Arnold & Porter's Washington office is seeking a mid-level registered patent associate for the Intellectual Property Practice Group to work on USPTO inter partes matters. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in patent prosecution and preferably exposure to inter partes matters and evidence of excellent writing skills. Candidates must have a PhD in the life sciences, material sciences, or biomedical engineering fields. DC bar or ability to waive into DC bar required. All applicants must have excellent academic credentials, writing skills and references.

Patent Associate – Law Firm – Multiple Locations

February 5, 2014- US - MidAtlantic and South, - US - Midwest, - US - Northeast, Emp - Law Firm, Tech - Electrical, Work - Patent Prosecution

Cantor Colburn LLP is seeking an Associate who will be responsible for drafting and globally prosecuting patent applications in the electrical and computer arts, as well as occasionally preparing invalidity, infringement, and freedom to operate analyses.